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No causal link to proton pump inhibitor use and increased risk of early death. Results do not apply to general population
Health Headlines Commentary for July 5, 2017 Source: Long-term heartburn medication use tied to higher risk of early death Analysis: Heartburn drugs linked to premature death Reference: Xie Y, Bowe B, Li T, et al. Risk of death among users of Proton Pump Inhibitors: a longitudinal observational cohort study of United States veterans. BMJ Open. Published…
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Ulcer treatment uses medicine and prevention
Last week’s column reviewed the principal causes of stomach and duodenal ulcers: the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS). What diagnostic tests are available to aid in the treatment and management of ulcers?